Bitcoin’s CME Gaps Set to Close as 24/7 Trading Begins
The CME is launching round-the-clock Bitcoin futures trading, eliminating the weekend gaps that traders have long watched for opportunities. Three gaps from earlier sessions remain unresolved, however.
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) is introducing 24/7 Bitcoin futures trading, a move that will close the famous weekend gaps that have been a key feature of crypto markets. These gaps occur when the price of Bitcoin jumps or drops significantly between the CME’s closing on Friday and reopening on Sunday.
The new trading schedule starts today, May 28, 2026, and marks another step toward a more integrated institutional crypto market. However, three unresolved gaps from previous sessions remain, which could still influence trading behavior. These gaps are seen as potential entry or exit points for traders.
For everyday investors, this change means more continuous price discovery and potentially fewer abrupt price movements. Traders who rely on these gaps for strategies may need to adapt to the new 24/7 environment.
Moving forward, watch for how the market adjusts to the new trading schedule. The unresolved gaps could still play a role in short-term price action, so traders should keep an eye on these levels as the market evolves.